In June, the legendary Holly Robinson Peete finally got her star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
It only took a career spanning 50+ years.
The star recognized her lengthy career, commitment to community service, and even her support of other actresses.
And let’s be honest: most actors and actresses never reach such an impressive milestone.
Acting Career
Holly Robinson Peete landed her first acting gig on a little show you might know called Sesame Street.
She was still six at the time and constantly fluffed her lines: instead of saying “Hi, Gordon,” she said, “Hi, Daddy.”
This relegated her to just walking with Big Bird.
When she turned 11, Peete was a celebrity correspondent for Kidsworld; she interviewed various actors and actresses.
But she got her big break in 21 Jump Street when she was cast as the iconic Officer Judy Hoffs.
As soon as her role in 21 Jump Street ended, she got another position on the sitcom Hangin’ with Mr. Cooper as Vanessa Russell.
And when that show ended, she got other roles in For Your Love and Like Family.
Holly Robinson Peete has had notable roles in many films and TV shows, including:
- Sesame Street
- Howard the Duck
- 21 Jump Street
- Booker
- The Jacksons: An American Series
- Hangin’ with Mr. Cooper
- Pacific Blue
- For Your Love
- Strong Medicine
- One on One
- Like Family
- The Celebrity Apprentice
- The Talk
- Mike & Molly
- For Peete’s Sake
- Meet the Peetes
- Morning Show Mysteries
- American Housewife
She has had plenty of other roles, but it’s clear that the actress has had a consistent career spanning several decades.
Charity Work
Philanthropy always has a place among Hollywood’s elite, and Holly Robinson Peete is committed to it.
She co-founded the HollyRod Foundation with her husband, Rodney Peete.
The Foundation helps families who have loved ones with Parkinson’s Disease or Autism and raises awareness of these conditions.
Holly Robinson Peete: An Underrated Star
Peete has earned her star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame with a career as consistent as hers.
She has no plans of stopping anytime soon, and that’s what we love to hear.
